Homeschool Activities

Resonating with sights, sounds, opportunities, and discovery, Sigal Music Museum provides a total musical experience designed to delight and inspire music lovers of all ages. Our visitors include music aficionados, students, musicians and scholars from across the country and around the world.

Sigal Music Museum welcomes public, private, charter, and home-school classes of all sizes — from large co-ops to single families. Our exhibits can help facilitate requirements for U.S. and European History, Music History/Appreciation, and many other subjects.

Exhibits include:
– The very first piano commercially made and sold in the United States in 1775, we are celebrating it’s 250 th anniversary in 2025
– The harpsichord England’s King George III gave to Queen Charlotte as a wedding present (played by a young Mozart) & a grand piano played by Chopin
– A Favorable Wind – An exhibition celebrating woodwind instruments

Teachers, facilitators and parents are urged to reach out to the museum ahead of time to schedule tours.

We are conveniently located in downtown Greenville, on Heritage Green next to the Greenville County Library and the Upcountry History Museum.
516 Buncombe St., Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 520-8807 – info@sigalmusicmuseum.org
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 1PM-5PM

Get Your Homeschooler Moving at Spartanburg Athletic Club!

Looking for a way to keep your homeschooler active, healthy, and engaged? Spartanburg Athletic Club offers an exciting lineup of fitness programs designed specifically with young athletes in mind. Whether your child is just starting out or already training at a high level, SAC has something for every age and skill level.

From tennis and pickleball to speed and strength training, our expert coaches are here to help your child get fit, stay active, and build confidence. With a supportive environment and personalized instruction, SAC is the perfect place for homeschoolers to explore new sports, develop athletic skills, and make new friends.

Our programs are led by highly certified coaches who are passionate about helping young athletes succeed—on and off the court. Whether your child is chasing a future in sports or just looking for a fun way to stay active, SAC is here to cheer them on every step of the way.

Give your homeschooler the opportunity to grow stronger, faster, and more confident with SAC’s youth fitness options. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a visit!

Inspire your child’s creativity with our award-winning continued education art program! Designed for children ages 3 and up, our 9-month program offers once-a-week classes that nurture imagination, build skills, and develop a lifelong love for art in a fun, supportive environment. Enroll today!

At Challenge Island®, we understand that true STEAM Education does not take place in a vacuum – rather, it should touch every corner of the curriculum. We believe that inspiring kids to be CURIOUS and INQUISITIVE, while gearing them with GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE and 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, prepares them to thrive in today’s complex, interconnected world.

Challenge Island programs offer a dynamic way to enhance your homeschool curriculum with STEAM concepts. Students participate in interactive challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We offer a range of themed programs that can be customized to fit your homeschool schedule and the interests of your children. We can bring the Island adventure to any Co-op that meets weekly, monthly, or every few months!

Join us for a unique opportunity to combine learning, fun, and physical activity at Takeoff Mini Golf! Our field trips last approximately 3 hours and include:

• One round of a 19 hole miniature golf course.
• A 20 minute aviation lesson where children learn about significant objects and rules around an airport and objects on airports.
• A scavenger hunt in the park along with time to play at the park. The hunt looks for clues to answer historical aviation questions and fun objects in the aviation themed park.
• Includes a STEM section where children can build their own mini golf hole. The hole is created on a propellor shaped putting green and all supplies are supplied for them to be creative with angles, shapes, elevation, etc to create a unique design.
o BONUS: they get to play the staff and have a chance to win a prize!
• Includes a rotation for lunch. Kids can bring a brown bagged lunch or we have lunch options we can provide.

BOOK NOW at www.takeoffminigolf.com and secure your spot today!

The Path Farms is a family-centered homestead where kids ages 5–18 explore nature, journaling, Bible study, and homesteading through hands-on classes and camps. Families can enjoy nature walks, herbal learning, and shop seasonal handicrafts and body care in our farm store—rooted in faith, learning, and simple living.

The Greenville County Library System offers a large variety of virtual and in-person programs for babies, preschoolers, children, and adults! Some programs include take-home kits that can be requested online. Topics include history, art, and science.

The Greenville Library offers field trips including story times, a look-and-find tour, reference tours, and more.

• Age: Programs available for multiple age groups
• Subject: English, Reading, Literature
• The library can also bring programs to your location for groups.

Offers homeschool climbing every second and fourth Monday from 2 pm to 4 pm.

An athletic organization for homeschool students, offering 11 different competitive sports including archery, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, fishing, and volleyball. They meet at multiple locations throughout the upstate.

Originally based in South Carolina, this group offers fun adventures for homeschool families around the United States (a spin-off of Carolina Homeschooler).

Thompson Family Farms in Campobello offers upick tulips in March and pick your own pumpkins in the fall, a fall cut flower garden, a sunflower maze, photo opportunities, and more in September & October.

Pumpkins are pick your own and are precut from the vine in the fields to ensure ripeness.
Open September and October 2025

Spring season hours: Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm;
Admission: $8 admission for ages 12 and older. 11 and under free

Fall season hours: September and October; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 am-7 pm

There are also photo opportunities, workshops, a sunflower maze, and picnic areas.

Field Trips: They have a fantastic field trip program for ages 4 and older that offers farm tours and education on Thursday and Fridays in September and October.

Learn more about Thompson Family Farms in our KA Review about their Three Season of U-pick!

PE classes give homeschoolers the opportunity to play organized games and sports, make friends, and stay active. Weekly class meets in Boiling Springs and Greer.

Offers homeschool theatre classes.

Additionally, homeschool students can attend school performance shows (which run during the school day).

Horse Birthday Parties! Sassy Stables Farm is a beautiful boutique farm with mountain views for pony ride parties and lessons. The farm also has farm animal petting and feeding, bounce house rentals, and magical unicorn appearances!

• After-school and summer camps
• Fun seasonal events
• Horse and Unicorn photography

Offers several programs just for homeschoolers. Check their website calendar and search for “homeschool” to see which locations are offering homeschool events you’d be interested in.

Stablemates 4-H Horse Club meets monthly where we learn more about horses, strengthen leadership skills and have fun making new friends.

Ignite Learning Center offers unique hands-on activities and programs for students exploring STEAM. Programs include problem-solving challenges, engineering, arts and more.

Interactive classes in art and PE are currently offered each semester to homeschoolers ages 6-13 years old, with two hour time blocks. Sibling discounts are available.

Eden farms offers English riding lessons for ages 6 through adult with private or group lesson options. They also offer birthdays, field trips, summer camps and more.

Homeschool at the Barn- Includes an hour long riding lesson or trail ride, learning about life on a working horse farm (grooming, saddling, equine anatomy, feeding and more), horse themed crafts, bible study, snack, and time to play on the new playground.

Field Trips: Eden Farms has offered educational field trips for all ages and sizes including church groups, Scout troops, and schools. Groups rotate through their 40-stall barn to different hands-on horse stations to learn about grooming, saddling, healthcare, horse breeds, feeding, healthcare, and more! Horseback riding, playground, and time for a picnic are also available.

ReCraft GVL is a creative reuse center for all things that can be used for crafting!
The center offers reuse retail, a Makerspace to make crafts, a donation station, special events, and special programs.
ReCraft works to repurpose and upcycle reusable materials by diverting these materials that would ultimately end up in landfills back into the retail environment in a creative way.

The Anderson County Library system offers special events, storytime, a seed library, Book-a-Librarian (for that much-needed help with literally anything), and so much more! Branch information can be found below:

Anderson County Main Library – 300 N. McDuffie St, Anderson
Belton Branch Library – 91 Breazeale Street, Belton
Iva Branch Library – 203 W. Cruette Street, Iva
Jennie Erwin Branch Library – 318 N. Shirley Avenue, Honea Path
Lander Memorial Branch Library – 925 Greenville Drive, Williamston
Pendleton Branch Library – 650 S. Mechanic Street, Pendleton
Piedmont Branch Library – 1407 S. Carolina 86, Piedmont
Powdersville Branch Library – 4 Civic Court, Powdersville
Westside Community Center Branch Library – 1100 West Franklin Street, Anderson

In-studio and virtual homeschool classes are available for elementary and middle school students. Topics include poetry, math, topography and more all in a hands on maker environment. Read class descriptions and register on-line.

Studio Green is a music studio located in Spartanburg, SC that provides lessons for musical instruments and choir. Hours are by appointment only.
They also offer a Homeschool Choir for ages K5-12th grade and Homeschool Piano that meets weekly.

Big Air Spartanburg’s Midday Maddness is offered when school is in session. Don’t forget your Big Air grip socks!

Offers after school programs, theatre programs, private lessons, and songwriting classes that homeschool students can participate in.

During the school year, Big Air Greenville has $18 during Midday Madness. Don’t forget your Big Air grip socks ($3 fee if needed)!
Big Air Trampoline Park is full of unique attractions that won’t be found anywhere else in the upstate.

Kids Play & Cafe occassionally offers Homeschool Hangout for homeschool families to come in and play while learning.

At the Sigal Music Museum, explore the exciting world of music through exhibitions, concerts, and music classes for both children & adults.

Offer group lessons for ages 6 and up and their family members based on skill level.
Snowboarding ages are 7 – 18 years old.
Homeschool days are typically held several days in December, January, February, and March. with discounted snowboarding or skiing tickets and equipment rental.

Spartanburg County Public Libraries offer a full line-up of free programming listed on their website. In addition to story times and other free programs, the Spartanburg libraries include a children’s area with activities and books. The Headquarters downtown branch is a popular location that offers a great interactive learning space in the children’s area.

Headquarters Library – 151 S Church Street, Spartanburg
Boiling Springs Library – 871 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Chesnee Library – 100 Pickens Avenue, Chesnee
Cowpens Library – 181 School Street, Cowpens
Cyrill-Westside Library – 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg
Inman Library – 50 Mill Street, Inman
Landrum Library – 111 Asbury Drive, Landrum
Middle Tyger Library – 170 Groce Road, Lyman
Pacolet Library – 390 W. Main Street, Pacolet
Woodruff Library – 270 E. Hayne Street, Woodruff

Learn more in our KA article about the Spartanburg Library’s digital and streaming collection, which you can access free from home.